Parenting From The Source

In my last post, I listed several possible causes of rebellion. See What Causes Rebellion? Today, I will look at the first one only – the failure to be as good as an older sibling. One approach to child psychology says that all behavior of a younger child is driven by the need to catch up [...]

When a child is rebellious, there is always an underlying cause. In a nutshell, the child is trying to find a way to feel better. Even when parents are trying their best to make each child feel loved and special, he or she may see things differently. Examine your child’s situation from his or her [...]

When no one was watching, Isabella ran her finger around the icing on her sister’s birthday cake. Then, as if she knew she hadn’t done enough damage, she got a spoon and took bites out of the side. She then picked up her doll and sat on the couch to wait for the coming fireworks. [...]

The following post was inspired by a conversation with an eleven-year-old grandson as he talked about the difference it makes when people are happy at school. Children Need Happy People in Their Lives Do you know how vital it is for your children to be around happy people? More than anything else, their perception of [...]

For the first few years of their lives, we control our children’s selection of friends. They are often the children of our own friends or children from our church or neighborhood. In late elementary, that begins to change. As they meet more children at school, their group of friends expands. That’s great, until one of [...]

Many children and teens struggle with the expectations of their schools. In my counseling practice, I see academic difficulties such as inability to read, write, spell and do math at grade level. I see children who lack focus. They are unable to keep up with assignments, deadlines, guidelines for projects, and supplies. Some have difficulty [...]